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   camel | Sep 17, 2002 04:28am | #1

   II just use J&B or W-D 40.  Works good on the quick grip clamps too.

   John E. Nanasy
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   SawdustSteve | Sep 17, 2002 06:44am | #2

   I've always used WD-40 on the screw threads of my Jorgensens and bar clamps.   I also use it on the clamps in my welding (brazing) area.    DO NOT use anything that contains SILICONE!

   SawdustSteve

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   DennisS | Sep 17, 2002 10:08am | #4

   > ...DO NOT use anything that contains SILICONE!

   Will the dummy in the crowd please stand up. Ok, I'm standing.

   What's not right with silicone?

   Dennis in Bellevue WA

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   FreeGee | Sep 17, 2002 04:12pm | #5

   Hi,

   the silicone will contaminate your hands thus your wood. Later this will give you problem with finishing.

   Gert.

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   DennisS | Sep 17, 2002 04:49pm | #6

   > ... [silicone] will give you problem with finishing.

   a-HA.

   Thanks.

   Dennis in Bellevue WA

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   ToolDoc | Sep 17, 2002 07:33am | #3

   WD 40 gets my vote also...

                                            ToolDoc

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   HowardAcheson | Sep 17, 2002 05:38pm | #7

   I've just used plain old 30 weight non-detergent oil. 3 and 1 makes a "fractional motor oil" that is 30 weight oil. I apply it, run the screw back and forth a couple of times and wipe up the excess. Put a drop into the area where the end of the screw goes into the foot also.

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   bill_1010 | Sep 17, 2002 08:24pm | #8

   graphite powder works

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   HeidiDad | Sep 17, 2002 10:47pm | #9

   How about past wax.

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   uncommontree | Sep 18, 2002 05:46am | #10

   HD.

   I would think paste wax could give one the same trouble as silicone, if it gets on your raw wood you can and will have trouble when its time to finish. My vote is for good ol trusty W-D 40, I pick up a can every time I go to Wally-World. Its gotten me out of many a sticky situation. Take care Rick............................

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   HeidiDad | Sep 18, 2002 06:22pm | #11

   Once it dried, I wouldn't think it would transfer.  Kind of like waxing a saw table.

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   jglon1 | Sep 19, 2002 10:47pm | #12

   bostick top coat works well for me

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   floman47 | Sep 21, 2002 02:17am | #13

   I thank I have answered my own question.  I tried Boeshield T-9 it seems to work the best I have tried so far.  It doesn’t leave the treads oily. It dries completely so it doesn’t rub off on your hands or collect saw dust.   I have over 200 clamps so this was something of a problem. ( I have the strongest wrists in town )

     Thank you all for your help

    

   Jeff in so cal